PRODUCT CATALOGUE

NEW ZEALAND TUBE MILLS

Welcome to New Zealand Tube Mills, we are a leading manufacturer of carbon
steel precision tube and stainless tube for New Zealand and Australia.
This product catalogue provides information on the range and Products that we
produce from our manufacturing facility in Lower Hutt, New Zealand. This contains
general technical information that will be of interest for stockists, fabricators and
end users.
New Zealand Tube Mills commenced business in 1938 first producing truck rear-
vision mirrors and pram wheels. The production of steel tubing and car exhaust
systems followed soon after.
A shortage of materials in the Second World War prompted the company to
design and build tube mills capable of producing tubular steel using oxy acetylene
welding. Today the company manufactures and distributes precision carbon tube
and an extensive range of stainless architectural and food and beverage tube.
Subsidiary companies distribute products in New Zealand, Australia and the
Pacific Islands.
New Zealand Tube Mills has over many years of participation in the Tube
manufacturing sector built a level of knowledge and experience that has helped
build a company that has great products and excellent customer service.
We are able to do this by:
r Understanding our customers needs and requirements
r Extensive Global sourcing of input materials
r An international quality accreditation to ISO 9001
r Technically trained support personnel

Disclaimer

The information contained in this handbook is not intended to be exhaustive statement of all the relevant data
applicable to the manufacturing process of tube. This has been designed as a guide for customers.

We endeavour to ensure the information within the catalogue is as accurate as possible, however we cannot accept
responsibility should it be found that in any respect the information is inaccurate or incomplete. It is solely the
responsibility of designers and manufacturers to select the most suitable products for the specified application.
CONTENTS
PRECISION TUBE / CARBON STEEL RANGE STAINLESS TUBE
Summary 7 Summary 29
Table of Sizes
Food and Beverage 30
Square 8
Round 9, 10, 11 Annealed Tube 31
Rectangle 12 Table of Sizes
Flat Sided Oval 13 Round 32
Oval 14
UltraBrite 33
High Strength Tube
Roll Cage Tube 14
Galvanised Tube VALUE ADDED SERVICES 34
Galvanised Tube 15
Square 16
Round 17, 18 SPECIFICATIONS
Rectangle 19 Precision Tube 35
Aluminised Tube Stainless Steel 36
Aluminised Tube 20 Stainless Steel Bursting Pressure Table 37
Round 21
Eco Trellis System 22, 23
CONVERSION TABLES 38
Cattle Rail 24
AgBeam 25
Telescoping 26 COLOUR CODES 38
Signpoles 26
Tapers 26, 27 QUALITY ASSURANCE 39
CARBON STEEL RANGE
PRECISION TUBE / CARBON STEEL RANGE
Summary
Features Specification and Quality

r Functionality, strength and weight reductions r Tube is manufactured to NZTM Q15.

r Easy to cut, weld, drill or powdercoat r Near equivalent external standards: AS 1450, BS EN 10296-1.

Benefits r During manufacture, the tube undergoes a series of tests to ensure that it meets
our high quality standards.
r Orders are also run off published mill schedules in lengths to suit.
r Tube can be offered on a cut to length basis to suit specific manufacturing Product Range
requirements.
r We manufacture round, square, rectangle, oval and flat- sided oval tube. For size
r Deburring options are available. profile options outside the range listed contact NZTM sales office.

r Ex mill tube is sold in standard bundle sizes of 5.500 metre lengths in

Applications
r Furniture Manufacturing r Automotive Exhausts
r Architectural r General Engineering
r Fencing r Shopfitting
r Outdoor Products r Cattle Fencing
r Playground r Handrails
r Glass House
New Zealand. In Australia bundles are sold in 6.100 metre lengths.
r All tube is longitudinally welded by high frequency induction welding. Tube is shear
cut from the size range 9.5mm to 76.2mm. The tube sizes 88.9mm to 101.6mm
are crash cut and exhibit a slight dimple in each end.
Packaging
All tube profiles are coated with Anti Corrosive Coating to ensure tube is delivered in
the best possible condition.

It is important in the handling process that tube is kept dry and free from moisture to
Material Properties
ensure surface oxidisation does not occur.
Specified minimum mechanical properties of strip:
Where possible avoid long term restrictive covers over the tube as temperature

CARBON STEEL RANGE

r Yield Stress 160 MPa (min) change will cause sweating and the formation of rust.
r Tensile Stress 285 MPa (min)
r Elongation 41% (min)

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 Square Tube Mild Steel, High Strength, Semi-Bright & 4D
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) A (mm) B t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

9.53 x 9.53 1.0 0.2530 49 100 76 154 68 139

9.53 x 9.53 1.2 0.2904 49 100 87 177 78 160
9.5 x 9.5 9.53 x 9.53 1.4 0.3234 49 100 97 197 87 178
9.53 x 9.53 1.6 0.3520 49 100 105 215 95 194

12.7 x 12.7 1.0 0.3526 49 100 105 215 95 194

12.7 x 12.7 1.2 0.4099 49 100 123 250 110 225
12.7 x 12.7 12.7 x 12.7 1.4 0.4628 49 100 138 282 125 255
12.7 x 12.7 1.6 0.5113 49 100 153 312 138 281

15.88 x 15.88 1.0 0.4524 49 100 135 276 122 249

15.88 x 15.88 1.2 0.5297 49 100 158 323 143 291
16.1 x 16.1 15.88 x 15.88 1.4 0.6026 49 100 180 368 162 331
15.88 x 15.88 1.6 0.6711 49 100 201 409 181 369

19.05 x 19.05 1.0 0.5519 49 100 165 337 149 304

19.05 x 19.05 1.2 0.6491 49 100 194 396 175 357
19.0 x 19.0 19.05 x 19.05 1.4 0.7419 49 100 222 453 200 408
19.05 x 19.05 1.6 0.8303 49 100 248 506 224 457

22.22 x 22.22 1.0 0.6515 49 100 195 397 176 358

22.22 x 22.22 1.2 0.7686 49 100 230 469 207 423
22.2 x 22.2 22.22 x 22.22 1.4 0.8813 49 100 263 538 238 485
22.22 x 22.22 1.6 0.9896 49 100 296 604 267 544
22.22 x 22.22 2.0 1.1930 49 100 357 728 322 656

25.4 x 25.4 1.2 0.8884 25 49 135 266 122 239

25.4 x 25.4 1.4 1.0211 25 49 156 305 140 275
25.4 x 25.4 25.4 x 25.4 1.6 1.1494 25 49 175 344 158 310
25.4 x 25.4 2.0 1.3927 25 49 212 416 191 375
25.4 x 25.4 2.5 1.6721 25 49 255 500 230 451

31.75 x 31.75 1.2 1.1277 25 49 172 337 155 304

31.75 x 31.75 1.4 1.3002 25 49 198 389 179 350
31.8 x 31.8 31.75 x 31.75 1.6 1.4684 25 49 224 439 202 396
31.75 x 31.75 2.0 1.7915 25 49 273 535 246 483
31.75 x 31.75 2.5 2.1706 25 49 331 649 298 585

34.92 x 34.92 1.2 1.2471 25 49 190 373 171 336

34.92 x 34.92 1.4 1.4396 25 49 220 430 198 388
35.0 x 35.0 34.92 x 34.92 1.6 1.6276 25 49 248 487 224 439
34.92 x 34.92 2.0 1.9906 25 49 304 595 274 536
34.92 x 34.92 2.5 2.4195 25 49 369 723 333 652

38.1 x 38.1 1.2 1.3669 16 30 133 250 120 226

38.1 x 38.1 1.4 1.5794 16 30 154 289 139 261
CARBON STEEL RANGE

38.1 x 38.1 38.1 x 38.1 1.6 1.7874 16 30 174 327 157 295
38.1 x 38.1 2.0 2.1903 16 30 214 401 193 361
38.1 x 38.1 2.5 2.6691 16 30 261 488 235 440

44.45 x 44.45 1.2 1.6062 16 25 157 245 141 221

44.45 x 44.45 1.6 2.1064 16 25 206 321 185 290
44.5 x 44.5 44.45 x 44.45 2.0 2.5890 16 25 253 395 228 356
44.45 x 44.45 2.5 3.1676 16 25 309 483 279 436

50.8 x 50.8 1.2 1.8455 16 25 180 281 162 254

50.8 x 50.8 1.6 2.4254 16 25 237 370 213 333
50.8 x 50.8 50.8 x 50.8 2.0 2.9878 16 25 292 456 263 411
50.8 x 50.8 2.5 3.6660 16 25 358 559 323 504

65 x 65 1.6 3.1389 9 20 172 383 155 345

65.0 x 65.0 65 x 65 2.0 3.8796 9 20 213 473 192 427
65 x 65 2.5 4.7807 9 20 262 583 237 526
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Round Tube Mild Steel , High Strength ,Semi-Bright & 4D
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) d (mm) t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

9.53 1.0 0.2104 50 150 64 192 58 174

9.53 1.2 0.2465 50 150 75 226 68 203
9.5 9.53 1.4 0.2807 50 150 86 257 77 232
9.53 1.6 0.3129 50 150 95 286 86 258

11.11 1.0 0.2493 50 150 76 228 69 206

11.11 1.2 0.2933 50 150 89 268 81 242
11.1* 11.11 1.4 0.3352 50 150 102 307 92 277
11.11 1.6 0.3752 50 150 114 343 103 310

12.7 1.0 0.2885 50 100 88 176 79 159

12.7 1.2 0.3403 50 100 104 208 94 187
12.7 12.7 1.4 0.3901 50 100 119 238 107 215
12.7 1.6 0.4380 50 100 134 267 120 241
12.7 2.0 0.5278 50 100 161 322 145 290

15.88 1.0 0.3670 50 100 112 224 101 202

15.88 1.2 0.4344 50 100 133 265 119 239
16.1 15.88 1.4 0.4999 50 100 152 305 137 275
15.88 1.6 0.5635 50 100 172 344 155 310
15.88 2.0 0.6846 50 100 209 418 188 377

19.05 1.0 0.4451 50 100 136 272 122 245

19.05 1.2 0.5282 50 100 161 322 145 291
19.0 19.05 1.4 0.6094 50 100 186 372 168 335
19.05 1.6 0.6885 50 100 210 420 189 379
19.05 2.0 0.8410 50 100 256 513 231 463

22.22 1.0 0.5233 50 100 160 319 144 288

22.22 1.2 0.6221 50 100 190 379 171 342
22.2 22.22 1.4 0.7188 50 100 219 438 198 395
22.22 1.6 0.8136 50 100 248 496 224 447
22.22 2.0 0.9973 50 100 304 608 274 549

25.4 1.0 0.6017 50 100 184 367 165 331

25.4 1.2 0.7162 50 100 218 437 197 394
25.4 1.4 0.8286 50 100 253 505 228 456
25.4 25.4 1.6 0.9391 50 100 286 573 258 517
25.4 2.0 1.1542 50 100 352 704 317 635
25.4 2.5 1.4119 50 100 431 861 388 777

28.58 1.0 0.6802 25 50 104 207 94 187

28.58 1.2 0.8103 25 50 124 247 111 223
28.6 28.58 1.4 0.9384 25 50 143 286 129 258
28.58 1.6 1.0646 25 50 162 325 146 293

CARBON STEEL RANGE

28.58 2.0 1.3110 25 50 200 400 180 361

31.75 1.2 0.9041 25 50 138 276 124 249

31.75 1.4 1.0479 25 50 160 320 144 288
31.8 31.75 1.6 1.1897 25 50 181 363 164 327
31.75 2.0 1.4674 25 50 224 448 202 404
31.75 2.5 1.8034 25 50 275 550 248 496

34.92 1.2 0.9979 25 50 152 304 137 274

34.92 1.4 1.1573 25 50 176 353 159 318
35.0 34.92 1.6 1.3148 25 50 200 401 181 362
34.92 2.0 1.6237 25 50 248 495 223 447
34.92 2.5 1.9988 25 50 305 610 275 550

Round Tube Mild Steel, High Strength, Semi-Bright & 4D

6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) d (mm) t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

38.1 1.2 1.0920 25 50 167 333 150 300

38.1 1.4 1.2671 25 50 193 386 174 348
38.1 1.6 1.4402 25 50 220 439 198 396
38.1 38.1 2.0 1.7806 25 50 272 543 245 490
38.1 2.5 2.1949 25 50 335 669 302 604
38.1 3.0 2.5969 25 50 396 792 357 714

41.28 1.2 1.1861 25 50 181 362 163 326

41.28 1.4 1.3769 25 50 210 420 189 379
41.28 1.6 1.5657 25 50 239 478 215 431
41.3 41.28 2.0 1.9374 25 50 295 591 266 533
41.28 2.5 2.3909 25 50 365 729 329 658
41.28 3.0 2.8321 25 40 432 691 389 623

44.45 1.2 1.2799 25 50 195 390 176 352

44.45 1.4 1.4863 25 50 227 453 204 409
44.45 1.6 1.6908 25 50 258 516 232 465
44.5 44.45 2.0 2.0938 25 50 319 639 288 576
44.45 2.5 2.5864 25 50 394 789 356 711
44.45 3.0 3.0667 25 40 468 748 422 675

47.62 1.2 1.3737 25 50 209 419 189 378

47.62 1.4 1.5958 25 50 243 487 219 439
47.62 1.6 1.8159 25 50 277 554 250 499
47.6 47.62 2.0 2.2501 25 50 343 686 309 619
47.62 2.5 2.7818 25 50 424 848 382 765
47.62 3.0 3.3012 25 40 503 805 454 726

50.8 1.2 1.4679 20 40 179 358 161 323

50.8 1.4 1.7056 20 40 208 416 188 375
50.8 1.6 1.9414 20 40 237 474 214 427
50.8 50.8 2.0 2.4070 20 40 294 587 265 530
50.8 2.5 2.9779 20 40 363 727 328 655
50.8 3.0 3.5365 20 30 431 647 389 584

57.15 1.2 1.6558 15 30 152 303 137 273

57.15 1.4 1.9248 15 30 176 352 159 318
57.15 1.6 2.1919 15 30 201 401 181 362
57.2 57.15 2.0 2.7202 15 30 249 498 224 449
57.15 2.5 3.3694 15 30 308 617 278 556
57.15 3.0 4.0063 15 30 367 733 331 661

60.32 1.2 1.7496 15 30 160 320 144 289

60.32 1.4 2.0343 15 30 186 372 168 336
60.32 1.6 2.3170 15 30 212 424 191 382
60.3
CARBON STEEL RANGE

60.32 2.0 2.8765 15 30 263 526 237 475

60.32 2.5 3.5648 15 30 326 652 294 588
60.32 3.0 4.2408 15 30 388 776 350 700

63.5 1.2 1.8437 12 25 135 281 122 254

63.5 1.4 2.1441 12 25 157 327 142 295
63.5 1.6 2.4425 12 25 179 372 161 336
63.5 63.5 2.0 3.0334 12 25 222 463 200 417
63.5 2.5 3.7609 12 25 275 574 248 517
63.5 3.0 4.4761 12 25 328 683 295 615

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Round Tube Mild Steel, High Strength, Semi-Bright & 4D
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) d (mm) t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

69.85 1.2 2.0316 12 25 149 310 134 279

69.85 1.4 2.3633 12 25 173 360 156 325
69.85 1.6 2.6930 12 25 197 411 178 370
70.0 69.85 2.0 3.3466 12 25 245 510 221 460
69.85 2.5 4.1524 12 25 304 633 274 571
69.85 3.0 4.9459 12 25 362 754 326 680

76.2 1.2 2.2195 10 20 135 271 122 244

76.2 1.6 2.9436 10 20 180 359 162 324
76.2 76.2 2.0 3.6598 10 20 223 446 201 403
76.2 2.5 4.5439 10 20 277 554 250 500
76.2 3.0 5.4157 10 20 330 661 298 596

88.9 1.6 3.4447 5 10 105 210 95 189

88.9 88.9 2.0 4.2862 5 10 131 261 118 236
88.9 2.5 5.3269 5 10 162 325 146 293

101.6 1.6 3.9458 5 10 120 241 109 217

101.6 101.6 2.0 4.9126 5 10 150 300 135 270

CARBON STEEL RANGE

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 Rectangular Tube Mild Steel , High Strength , Semi-Bright & 4D
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Base Metal Wall Corner Radius Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) (mm) Thickness (mm) R Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

A B t

25.4 x 12.7 1.2 2.05 0.649 24 50 95 198 86 179

25.4 x 12.7 1.4 2.5 0.742 24 50 109 226 98 204
25.4 x 12.7 25.4 x 12.7 1.6 2.95 0.830 24 50 122 253 110 228
25.4 x 12.7 2.0 3.85 0.994 24 50 146 303 131 273

30 x 20 1.2 2.05 0.873 25 50 133 266 120 240

30 x 20 30 x 20 1.6 2.95 1.129 25 50 172 344 155 311
30 x 20 2.0 3.85 1.368 25 50 209 417 188 376

31.75 x 15.88 1.2 2.05 0.829 24 50 121 253 109 228

31.8 x 16 31.75 x 15.88 1.4 2.5 0.951 24 50 139 290 126 262
31.75 x 15.88 1.6 2.95 1.070 24 50 157 326 141 294

34.92 x 19.05 1.2 2.05 0.948 24 50 139 289 125 261

34.92 x 19.05 1.4 2.5 1.091 24 50 160 333 144 300
35 x 19 34.92 x 19.05 1.6 2.95 1.229 24 50 180 375 162 338
34.92 x 19.05 2.0 3.85 1.492 24 50 218 455 197 410

38.1 x 25.4 1.2 2.05 1.128 24 50 165 344 149 310

38.1 x 25.4 1.4 2.5 1.300 24 50 190 397 172 358
38 x 25.4 38.1 x 25.4 1.6 2.95 1.468 24 50 215 448 194 404
38.1 x 25.4 2.0 3.85 1.791 24 50 262 546 236 493

50 x 30 1.6 2.95 1.883 20 48 230 551 207 497

50 x 30 50 x 30 2.0 3.85 2.310 20 48 282 676 254 610

50.8 x 25.4 1.2 2.05 1.367 24 50 200 417 180 376

50.8 x 25.4 1.4 2.5 1.579 24 50 231 482 208 434
51 x 25.4 50.8 x 25.4 1.6 2.95 1.787 24 50 262 545 236 492
50.8 x 25.4 2.0 3.85 2.190 24 50 321 668 289 602
50.8 x 25.4 2.5 4.975 2.669 24 50 391 814 352 734

50.8 x 31.75 1.2 2.05 1.487 20 48 181 435 164 392

51 x 31.8 50.8 x 31.75 1.6 2.95 1.947 20 48 238 570 214 514
50.8 x 31.75 2.0 3.85 2.390 20 48 292 700 263 631

50.8 x 38.1 1.2 2.05 1.606 15 30 147 294 133 265

51 x 38 50.8 x 38.1 1.6 2.95 2.106 15 30 193 385 174 348
50.8 x 38.1 2.0 3.85 2.589 15 30 237 474 214 427

63.5 x 38.1 1.2 2.05 1.845 15 30 169 338 152 305

63.5 x 38.1 1.4 2.5 2.138 15 30 196 391 176 353
63.5 x 38.1 1.6 2.95 2.425 15 30 222 444 200 400
63.5 x 38 63.5 x 38.1 2.0 3.85 2.988 15 30 273 547 246 493
CARBON STEEL RANGE

63.5 x 38.1 2.5 4.975 3.666 15 30 335 671 302 605

63.5 x 38.1 3.0 6.1 4.317 15 30 395 790 356 712

68 x 43 1.6 2.95 2.662 12 25 195 406 176 366

68 x 43 2.0 3.85 3.283 12 25 240 501 217 451
68 x 43 68 x 43 2.5 4.975 4.035 12 25 295 615 266 555
68 x 43 3.0 6.1 4.760 12 25 348 726 314 654

75 x 25 75 x 25 1.6 2.95 2.385 16 30 233 437 210 394

75 x 50 1.6 2.95 3.013 12 20 221 368 199 331

75 x 50 75 x 50 2.0 3.826 12 20 280 467 253 421
75 x 50 2.5 4.975 4.584 12 20 336 559 303 504

76.2 x 19.05 1.6 2.95 2.266 16 30 221 415 199 374

76.2 x 19 76.2 x 19.05 2.0 3.85 2.788 16 30 272 510 245 460

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Flat Sided Oval Tube

Mass and Bundling Data

Mild Steel, High Strength, Semi-Bright & 4D

6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) (mm) (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

A B t

25.4 x 15.88 1.2 0.6138 50 100 187 374 169 338

25.4 x 16 25.4 x 15.88 1.4 0.7092 50 100 216 433 195 390
25.4 x 15.88 1.6 0.8026 50 100 245 490 221 441

31.8 x 15.88 1.2 0.7344 50 100 224 448 202 404

31.8 x 15.88 31.8 x 15.88 1.4 0.8499 50 100 259 518 234 467
31.8 x 15.88 1.6 0.9634 50 100 294 588 265 530

34.92 x 15.88 1.2 0.7932 50 100 242 484 218 436

35 x 16 34.92 x 15.88 1.4 0.9184 50 100 280 560 253 505
34.92 x 15.88 1.6 1.0418 50 100 318 635 286 573

34.92 x 20 1.2 0.8375 25 50 128 255 115 230

34.92 x 20 1.4 0.9701 25 50 148 296 133 267
35 x 20 34.92 x 20 1.6 1.1008 25 50 168 336 151 303
34.92 x 20 2.0 1.3563 25 50 207 414 186 373

40 x 20 1.4 1.0818 25 50 165 330 149 297

40 x 20 40 x 20 1.6 1.2284 25 50 187 375 169 338

44.45 x 12.7 1.2 0.9385 25 50 143 286 129 258

44.5 x 12.7 44.45 x 12.7 1.4 1.0880 25 50 166 332 150 299
44.45 x 12.7 1.6 1.2355 25 50 188 377 170 340

50.8 x 15.88 1.2 1.0923 25 50 167 333 150 300

51 x 16 50.8 x 15.88 1.4 1.2675 25 50 193 387 174 349
50.8 x 15.88 1.6 1.4407 25 50 220 439 198 396

53.98 x 19.05 1.2 1.1863 25 50 181 362 163 326

CARBON STEEL RANGE

54 x 19 53.98 x 19.05 1.4 1.3771 25 50 210 420 189 379
53.98 x 19.05 1.6 1.5660 25 50 239 478 215 431

60 x 30 1.6 1.8742 25 50 286 572 258 515

60 x 30 60 x 30 2.0 2.3230 25 50 354 709 319 639

67 x 48 1.6 2.3081 25 50 352 704 317 635

67 x 48 67 x 48 2.0 1.7811 25 50 272 543 245 490

97 x 42 1.6 2.9757 25 50 454 908 409 818

97 x 42 97 x 42 2.0 3.6999 25 50 564 1128 509 1017
97 x 42 3.0 5.4759 25 50 835 1670 753 1506

115 x 42 1.6 3.4279 25 50 523 1046 471 943

115 x 42 115 x 42 2.0 4.2651 25 50 650 1301 586 1173

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 True Oval Tube

Mass and Bundling Data

Mild Steel, High Strength, Semi-Bright & 4D

6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) A (mm) B t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

19.05 x 12.7 1.2 0.4343 50 100 132 265 119 239

19 x 12.7 19.05 x 12.7 1.4 0.4998 50 100 152 305 137 275
19.05 x 12.7 1.6 0.5633 50 100 172 344 155 310

31.75 x 17.0 1.2 0.6858 50 100 209 418 189 377

31.75 x 17.0 1.4 0.7932 50 100 242 484 218 436
31.8 x 17 31.75 x 17.0 1.6 0.8987 50 100 274 548 247 494
31.75 x 17.0 2.0 1.1036 50 100 337 673 303 607

HIGH STRENGTH TUBE ROLL CAGE TUBE - NZTM Q29

This material is used for the following applications Motorsport New Zealand have deemed “Rollbar” welded steel tube produced by
New Zealand Tube Mills complies with MANZ requirements set out in the technical
r Furniture Manufacturing r Bracing publication reference Motorsport Association Technical Bulletin 95-02.
r General Engineering r Gate Manufacturing

r Seat Manufacturing r Land Yachts and Go Carts

The special characteristics of this product include

CARBON STEEL RANGE

r Yield stress 314 MPa (min)

r Tensile Strength 490 MPa (min)

r Elongation 24% (min)

High Strength is run from mill production and is not a standard stock item.
Refer to your sales office for mill details.

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GALVANISED TUBE
Features
- higher strength and heavier coating options include G310/Z450 and
r NZTM galvanised steel tube profiles are manufactured from pre-galvanised G450/Z450 for external or harsh environments where durability is required
strip (both the inner and outer strip surfaces are zinc coated). (subject to availability).

Benefits MAINTENANCE
r The coating protection provides superior surface protection for the tubes internal
Storage
and external surface.
r Tube in packs or bundles must be stored in clean, dry ventilated conditions.
r Orders are also run off published mill schedules in lengths to suit.
r If the tube has been exposed to moisture, stack the tube on timber bearers with
Applications one end higher than the other to enable the water run off.
r General Engineering r Handrails r Greenhouses r Wet tube should be separated immediately so it dries by natural ventilation.
r Agricultural Buildings r Ladders r Fencing
What is white rust
r Garage Doors r AgBeam r Cattle Rail
White rust occurs on zinc coated (galvanised) products when they are subjected to
Material Properties moisture or damp conditions. The moisture, in conjunction with the surface coating,
creates electrolysis, which forms the white rust. Galvanised tube must be stored
Specified minimum mechanical properties of G250 strip: - correctly to avoid this occurring.
r Yield Stress 250 MPa (min)
Dealing with wet tube
r Tensile Stress 320 MPa (min)
r Action procedure as described above in “Storage”.
r Elongation 25% (min)
r If oxidation on the surface coating occurs wipe each length of tube with kerosene
NB Grades G310 and G450 with higher tensile properties are available on a made to or an approved solution.
order basis. r Heavier deposits may be cleaned with a soft scouring pad but care will be
required not to remove the zinc coating protection.
Specification and Quality
r The equivalent external standards: AS1450, BS EN 10296-1. NB: If the tube has been chemically treated or acids applied the surfaces must be
neutralised or rinsed to remove any remaining traces.
r During manufacture, the tube undergoes a series of tests to ensure that it meets

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our high quality standards. Powder Coating
r The weld zone is repaired with an electric arc, zinc spray process during the Bubbling may occur underneath the powdercoated surface if the proper pre
manufacturing process for maximum protection. treatment of the tube has not been carried out. Cleaning of the surface removing
all surface oils and contaminants is required before the coating process can
Product Range commence. (Contact your local powdercoater to discuss all aspects of the
r Galvanised sections are offered in a variety of tensile strengths and zinc treatment of tube for powdercoating applications.
coating weights:
All products used by New Zealand Tube Mills for surface protection are
- most standard sections are produced from G250/Z275 strip. solvent based.

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 Square Tube

Mass and Bundling Data

G250/Z275
Galvanised 6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) A (mm) B t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

12.7 x 12.7 0.95 0.3446 50 100 105 210 95 190

12.7 x 12.7 12.7 x 12.7 1.15 0.4032 50 100 123 246 111 222
12.7 x 12.7 1.55 0.5070 50 100 155 309 139 279

15.88 x 15.88 0.95 0.4412 49 100 132 269 119 243

16.1 x 16.1 15.88 x 15.88 1.15 0.5197 49 100 155 317 140 286
15.88 x 15.88 1.55 0.6635 49 100 198 405 179 365

19.05 x 19.05 0.95 0.5376 49 100 161 328 145 296

19.05 x 19.05 1.15 0.6360 49 100 190 388 171 350
19.0 x 19.0 19.05 x 19.05 1.55 0.8196 49 100 245 500 221 451
19.05 x 19.05 1.85 0.9457 49 100 283 577 255 520

22.22 x 22.22 0.95 0.6339 49 100 189 387 171 349

22.22 x 22.22 1.15 0.7522 49 100 225 459 203 414
22.2 x 22.2 22.22 x 22.22 1.55 0.9756 49 100 292 595 263 537
22.22 x 22.22 1.85 1.1316 49 100 338 690 305 622

25.4 x 25.4 0.95 0.7305 25 49 111 218 100 197

25.4 x 25.4 1.15 0.8687 25 49 132 260 119 234
25.4 x 25.4 25.4 x 25.4 1.55 1.1321 25 49 173 338 156 305
25.4 x 25.4 1.85 1.3181 25 49 201 394 181 355

31.75 x 31.75 1.15 1.1015 25 49 168 329 151 297

31.8 x 31.8 31.75 x 31.75 1.55 1.4447 25 49 220 432 199 389
31.75 x 31.75 1.85 1.6904 25 49 258 505 232 456

34.92 x 34.92 1.15 1.2177 25 49 186 364 167 328

35.0 x 35.0 34.92 x 34.92 1.55 1.6007 25 49 244 478 220 431
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34.92 x 34.92 1.85 1.8763 25 49 286 561 258 506

38.1 x 38.1 1.15 1.3631 16 30 133 249 120 225

38.1 x 38.1 38.1 x 38.1 1.55 1.8147 16 30 177 332 160 299
38.1 x 38.1 1.85 2.0628 16 30 201 377 182 340

44.45 x 44.45 1.15 1.5959 16 25 156 243 140 219

44.5 x 44.5 44.45 x 44.45 1.55 2.1272 16 25 208 324 187 292
44.45 x 44.45 1.85 2.5205 16 25 246 384 222 347

50.8 x 50.8 1.15 1.8287 16 25 178 279 161 251

50.8 x 50.8 50.8 x 50.8 1.55 2.4398 16 25 238 372 215 335
50.8 x 50.8 1.85 2.8929 16 25 282 441 255 398

65 x 65 1.55 3.1387 9 20 172 383 155 345

65.0 x 65.0 65 x 65 1.85 3.6402 9 20 200 444 180 400

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Round Tube

Mass and Bundling Data

G250/Z275 Galvanised
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Base Metal Wall Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) d (mm) Thickness t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

12.7 0.95 0.2854 50 100 87 174 78 157

12.7 12.7 1.15 0.3375 50 100 103 206 93 186

15.88 0.95 0.3627 50 100 111 221 100 199

16.1 15.88 1.15 0.4305 50 100 131 263 118 237
15.88 1.55 0.5601 50 100 171 342 154 308

19.05 0.95 0.4397 50 100 134 268 121 242

19.0 19.05 1.15 0.5231 50 100 160 319 144 288
19.05 1.55 0.6841 50 100 209 417 188 376

22.22 0.95 0.5167 50 100 158 315 142 284

22.2 22.22 1.15 0.6158 50 100 188 376 169 339
22.22 1.55 0.8080 50 100 246 493 222 444

25.4 0.95 0.5939 50 100 181 362 163 327

25.4 25.4 1.15 0.7087 50 100 216 432 195 390
25.4 1.55 0.9323 50 100 284 569 256 513

28.58 1.15 0.8016 25 50 122 244 110 220

28.6 28.58 1.55 1.0566 25 50 161 322 145 291

31.75 1.15 0.8943 25 50 136 273 123 246

31.8 31.75 1.55 1.1805 25 50 180 360 162 325
31.75 1.85 1.3900 25 50 212 424 191 382

33.6 1.55 1.2528 25 50 191 382 172 345

33.6 33.6 1.85 1.4760 25 50 225 450 203 406

34.92 1.15 0.9869 25 50 151 301 136 271

35.0 34.92 1.55 1.3044 25 50 199 398 179 359
34.92 1.85 1.5373 25 50 234 469 211 423

38.1 1.15 1.0799 25 50 165 329 148 297

38.1 38.1 1.55 1.4287 25 50 218 436 196 393
38.1 1.85 1.6852 25 50 257 514 232 463

41.28 1.15 1.1728 25 50 179 358 161 323

41.3 41.28 1.55 1.5530 25 50 237 474 214 427
41.28 1.85 1.8330 25 50 280 559 252 504

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44.45 1.15 1.2654 25 50 193 386 174 348
44.5 44.45 1.55 1.6769 25 50 256 511 231 461
44.45 1.85 1.9804 25 50 302 604 272 545

47.62 1.15 1.3581 25 50 207 414 187 373

47.6 47.62 1.55 1.8008 25 50 275 549 248 495
47.62 1.85 2.1277 25 50 324 649 293 585

50.8 1.15 1.4510 20 40 177 354 160 319

50.8 50.8 1.55 1.9251 20 40 235 470 212 424
50.8 1.85 2.2756 20 40 278 555 250 501

57.15 1.15 1.6366 15 30 150 299 135 270

57.2 57.15 1.55 2.1734 15 30 199 398 179 359
57.15 1.85 2.5708 15 30 235 470 212 424

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Round Tube G250/Z275 Galvanised

6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Base Metal Wall Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) d (mm) Thickness t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

60.32 1.15 1.7292 15 30 158 316 143 285

60.3 60.32 1.55 2.2973 15 30 210 420 190 379
60.32 1.85 2.7181 15 30 249 497 224 448

63.5 1.15 1.8222 12 25 133 278 120 251

63.5 63.5 1.55 2.4216 12 25 177 369 160 333
63.5 1.85 2.8660 12 25 210 437 189 394

69.85 1.55 2.6698 12 25 195 407 176 367

70.0 69.85 1.85 3.1612 12 25 231 482 209 435

76.2 1.55 2.9180 10 20 178 356 160 321

76.2 76.2 1.85 3.4564 10 20 211 422 190 380

88.9 1.55 3.4144 5 10 104 208 94 188

88.9 88.9 1.85 4.0468 5 10 123 247 111 223

101.6 1.55 3.9109 5 10 119 239 108 215

101.6 101.6 1.85 4.6371 5 10 141 283 128 255
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Rectangular Tube

Mass and Bundling Data

G250/Z275 Galvanised
6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Base Metal Wall Corner Radius Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) (mm) Thickness (mm) R Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

A B t

25.4 x 12.7 0.95 1.5 0.5376 24 50 79 164 71 148

25.4 x 12.7 1.15 1.9 0.6360 24 50 93 194 84 175
25.4 x 12.7 25.4 x 12.7 1.55 2.8 0.8196 24 50 120 250 108 225
25.4 x 12.7 1.85 3.5 0.9457 24 50 138 288 125 260

30 x 20 1.55 2.8 1.1124 25 50 170 339 153 306

30 x 20 30 x 20 1.85 3.5 1.2946 25 50 197 395 178 356

31.75 x 15.88 0.95 1.5 0.6823 24 50 100 208 90 188

31.8 x 16 31.75 x 15.88 1.15 1.9 0.8106 24 50 119 247 107 223
31.75 x 15.88 1.55 2.8 1.0541 24 50 154 321 139 290

34.92 x 19.05 0.95 1.5 0.7786 24 50 114 237 103 214

34.92 x 19.05 1.15 1.9 0.9268 24 50 136 283 122 255
35 x 19 34.92 x 19.05 1.55 2.8 1.2101 24 50 177 369 160 333
34.92 x 19.05 1.85 3.5 1.4110 24 50 207 430 186 388

38.1 x 25.4 0.95 1.5 0.9234 24 50 135 282 122 254

38.1 x 25.4 1.15 1.9 1.1015 24 50 161 336 145 303
38 x 25.4 38.1 x 25.4 1.55 2.8 1.4447 24 50 211 441 191 397
38.1 x 25.4 1.85 3.5 1.6904 24 50 247 516 223 465

50 x 30 1.55 2.8 1.8507 20 48 226 542 204 489

50 x 30 50 x 30 1.85 3.5 2.1742 20 48 265 637 239 574

50.8 x 25.4 0.95 1.5 1.1163 24 50 163 340 147 307

50.8 x 25.4 1.15 1.9 1.3343 24 50 195 407 176 367
51 x 25.4 50.8 x 25.4 1.55 2.8 1.7572 24 50 257 536 232 483
50.8 x 25.4 1.85 3.5 2.0628 24 50 302 629 272 567

50.8 x 31.75 1.55 2.8 1.9135 20 48 233 560 210 505

51 x 31.8 50.8 x 31.75 1.85 3.5 2.2490 20 48 274 659 247 594

50.8 x 38.1 1.55 2.8 2.0697 15 30 189 379 171 342

51 x 38 50.8 x 38.1 1.85 3.5 2.4352 15 30 223 446 201 402

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63.5 x 38.1 1.15 1.9 1.7999 15 30 165 329 148 297
63.5 x 38.1 1.55 2.8 2.3823 15 30 218 436 197 393
63.5 x 38 63.5 x 38.1 1.85 3.5 2.8075 15 30 257 514 232 463
63.5 x 38.1 2.25 4.4 3.3591 15 30 307 615 277 554

68 x 43 1.55 2.8 2.6136 12 25 191 399 172 359

68 x 43 68 x 43 1.85 3.5 3.0831 12 25 226 470 203 424
68 x 43 2.25 4.4 3.6938 12 25 270 563 244 508

75 x 25 75 x 25 1.55 2.8 2.3429 16 30 229 429 206 387

75 x 50 1.55 2.8 2.9582 12 20 217 361 195 325

75 x 50 75 x 50 1.85 3.5 3.4936 12 20 256 426 231 384

76.2 x 19.05 1.55 2.8 2.2260 16 30 217 407 196 367

76.2 x 19 76.2 x 19.05 1.85 3.5 2.6214 16 30 256 480 231 433

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 ALUMINISED TUBE
Features
r Aluminium coated steel tube (Aluminised) is used in applications where heat and
corrosion resistance is necessary.
r Whilst these profiles have a number of uses the main requirement comes from the
automotive industry.
Benefits
r We offer a limited range of plain Aluminised ex stock.
r Other plain profiles and all perforated tube requirements are sold on an ex
mill basis.
Note: minimum order requirements may apply.
Applications
Applications for use of plain and perforated Aluminised Tube include:
r Exhaust systems r Architectural applications
r Heater cases r Gas light heaters
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Round Tube

Mass and Bundling Data Aluminised

Steel (Aliclad) 6.1 Metre Length 5.5 Metre Length

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Kilo’s/ Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Nominal (mm) d (mm) t (mm) Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle Mini Bundle Master Bundle

31.75 1.2 0.9029 25 50 305 275 275 248

31.8 31.75 1.6 1.1882 25 50 305 362 275 327

34.92 1.2 0.9966 25 50 305 304 275 274

35.0 34.92 1.6 1.3131 25 50 305 400 275 361
34.92 2.0 1.6216 25 50 305 495 275 446

38.1 1.2 1.0906 25 50 305 333 275 300

38.1 38.1 1.6 1.4384 25 50 305 439 275 396
38.1 2.0 1.7783 25 50 305 542 275 489

41.28 1.2 1.1846 25 50 305 361 275 326

41.3 41.28 1.6 1.5637 25 50 305 477 275 430
41.28 2.0 1.9349 25 50 305 590 275 532

44.45 1.2 1.2783 25 50 305 390 275 352

44.5 44.45 1.6 1.6886 25 50 305 515 275 464
44.45 2.0 2.0911 25 50 305 638 275 575

47.62 1.2 1.3720 25 50 305 418 275 377

47.6 47.62 1.6 1.8136 25 50 305 553 275 499
47.62 2.0 2.2472 25 50 305 685 275 618

50.8 1.2 1.4660 20 40 244 358 220 323

50.8 50.8 1.6 1.9389 20 40 244 473 220 427
50.8 2.0 2.4039 20 40 244 587 220 529

53.98 1.2 1.5600 20 40 244 381 220 343

54.0 53.98 1.6 2.0642 20 40 244 504 220 454
53.98 2.0 2.5605 20 40 244 625 220 563

57.15 1.2 1.6537 15 30 183 303 165 273

57.2 57.15 1.6 2.1891 15 30 183 401 165 361
57.15 2.0 2.7167 15 30 183 497 165 448

60.32 1.2 1.7474 15 30 183 320 165 288

60.3 60.32 1.6 2.3140 15 30 183 423 165 382
60.32 2.0 2.8729 15 30 183 526 165 474

63.5 1.2 1.8413 13 25 152.5 281 137.5 253

63.5 63.5 1.6 2.4394 13 25 152.5 372 137.5 335
63.5 2.0 3.0295 13 25 152.5 462 137.5 417

69.85 1.2 2.0290 13 25 152.5 309 137.5 279

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70.0 69.85 1.6 2.6896 13 25 152.5 410 137.5 370
69.85 2.0 3.3423 13 25 152.5 510 137.5 460

76.2 1.6 2.9398 10 20 122 359 110 323

76.2 76.2 2.0 3.6551 10 20 122 446 110 402

88.9 1.6 3.4403 5 10 61 210 55 189

88.9 88.9 2.0 4.2807 5 10 61 261 55 235

101.6 1.6 3.9408 5 10 61 240 55 217

101.6 101.6 2.0 4.9063 5 10 61 299 55 270

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 Eco Trellis System
In Brief
As the name implies, our product is a complete trellising system primarily targeting Bundle dimensions: 1180mm wide x 750mm
the viticulture industry. The Eco Trellis System is comprised of four key components. high x 2530mm long
r Trellis post “AgPost” Bundle mass: 770kg approximately
r Trellis wire clip “Rotalock clip” Unique features:
r Ground Retention Flange “GRF” r Clip slots spaced at 100mm pitch for full
length of post on both sides.
r Stay post structure “AgStay” (Available late 2010)
r Curled top for net protection, user safety
NZTM has designed the Eco Trellis System in conjunction with growers throughout & aesthetics.
NewZealand. Together we have been able to overcome many of the difficulties faced
r Expanded footing for ground retention.
in today’s competitive grape growing arena, such as:
Patents: NZ Patent 577942, NZ Design 412441,
r CCA treated timber.
NZ Design 412605
r Yearly post replacement due to brittle timber posts breaking.
Rotalock clip
r Metal posts bending in high wind due to inherent weakness of open rolled sections.
Dimensions: 35mm long x 12mm wide x 15mm
r No more punctures due to nails lying on the ground when clips pull free from
proud of post surface
a post.
Wire hole 5.3mm diameter
r No more nails getting mixed in with the harvested crop eliminating the need for
magnetic separators. Material: Nylon 66 with
carbon black UV stabiliser
r Reducing cost through ease of installation, no need for tools, nails, hammers etc.
Bag quantity: 3000 clips
r Reducing cost by eliminating the need for purchasing net protectors.
per bag
r Eliminating post sinking and lifting issues via the systems unique ground
Bag mass: 14kg
retention features.
approximately
r Minimising damage to harvester beater rods due to the smooth rounded surface of
Patents: NZ Patent 577942,
the AgPost.
NZ Design 412432, Aus
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Technical Design 329037

AgPost Ground Retention Flange

Dimentions: 63.5mm diameter x 1.2mm wall x 2400mm long Dimensions: 150mm diameter x 1.2mm thick

Mass: 4.2kg Material: G310/Z450 high tensile galvanised steel

Material: G310/Z450 high tensile galvanised steel Mass: 0.15kg

Bundle quantity: 182 posts Patents: NZ Patent 578832, NZ Design 412578

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Questions & Answers
1. Will the post rust?
Eventually yes, in the same way a CCA treated timber post will eventually rot.
Because of the many contributing factors effecting corrosion it is impossible to give a
definitive life expectancy. We can only use comparisons to similar products currently
being used in vineyards around the country, knowing they have lasted more than 10
years without failing.
2. Are the posts strong enough for high wind conditions?
Extensive comparative testing shows our post is stronger than many other steel
posts currently on the market. We have replaced bent metal posts in high wind
vineyards with our AgPost and have not had them fail. We are confident our posts
are suitable for the high wind areas in NZ.
3. What post spacing do you recommend?
We don’t recommend post spacing but can say that we have posts in vineyards
spaced at 7m which are operating successfully.
4. How do you insert posts without damaging them?
Depending on soil conditions a standard manual post rammer will work. We have
developed a post rammer with a urethane cushion to protect the curled top when
ramming in firm ground, it also has a PVC liner to protect the galvanized surface of
the post.
Hydraulic post rammers can be used but a Urethane, or similar material cushion
should be placed between the impacting surfaces.
5. How do you orientate the posts?
They rotate easily by hand after ramming them in. If the below surface end is
damaged during the ramming process you may have to put a screw driver through
the slots and twist the post or use a strap wrench on the post.
6. What is the expanded footing for?
It helps to hold the post in the ground so that the posts don’t lift out when the
trellis wires are tensioned, or sink lower. This will only happen when posts are in
undulating fields.
7. What is the Ground Retention Flange for?
The GRF stops posts from lifting or sinking in extreme conditions. For example,
sharp changes in ground contour, very soft soil conditions or where a set post has
large downward loads on it.
8. How do you install the Ground Retention Flange?
Post-hole bore or dig the ground first. Slide the GRF over the top of the post until
it hits the expanded footing to stop posts from lifting. Alternatively slide the GRF
up from the bottom of the post until it hits the expanded footing to stop posts from
sinking. Finally place the post in the hole and back fill and compact the soil around
the base of the post.
9. Do I have to buy the Ground Retention Flange?
No, it’s optional but the use of a GRF is recommended where post lifting is a
major issue.
10. Is the Rotalock clip strong enough?
The Rotalock clip has undergone extensive lab analyses including Tensile, Fatigue,
Creep, Temperature and Comparative tests. Field tests have also been performed
and NZTM are confident that the Rotalock clip will exceed growers’ expectations.
11. How do you install the clip?
Simply push the retaining tongue of the clip through the vertical slot in the post and
rotate it 90º in either direction until the clip locks into place.
12. Does your system work with automatic vine stripping?
Yes. The clips are strong enough to handle the likes of the Langlois automatic
vine stripper.
13. Do you supply a clip to work with automatic vine strippers that need to lift
the wires?
No not as yet. Klima will make their automatic vine stripper commercially available in
2010, if there is a major move toward this technology we will make a clip suitable for
the process.
14. Can you reuse the clips in different slots?
Yes, but they start to loose their ability to hold themselves vertical. This is because
the locating lug gets damaged if you try to remove them once they have been put
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in place.
15. Do the clips work loose and roll over?
No, not if they have been installed correctly with the locating lug neatly nestled in the
posts vertical slot.
Disclaimer
All the information contained in this article is true and correct for the date shown.
NZTM are constantly improving all our products to meet customer requirements. This
may mean that as time goes by information in this article may become out of date.
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 CATTLE RAIL Tube Size
Nominal
Wall Kg/m
Thickness
Qty /
Bundle
Kg/ Bundle
(6.100m)
A B t
Tube standard manufactured to AS 1450, AS 1163
60 x 30 1.6 1.8742 30 342
Advantages: 60 x 30 2.0 2.3230 30 425
67 x 48 1.6 2.3081 25 352
r Tube can be made in high strength light weight carbon steel to reduce
67 x 48 2.0 2.8655 25 437
weight and cost of galvanising.
97 x 42 1.6 2.9757 20 363
r Also available in pre Galvanised strip. 97 x 42 2.0 3.6999 20 451
115 x 42 1.6 3.4279 20 418
r NZTM Yard rail is manufactured for reliability and durability at an
115 x 42 2.0 4.2651 20 520
affordable price.
Minimum Order Qty Applies
r Cut lengths ex mill by negotiation.
Materials Galvanised High
Application:

Steel
G310 / Z450
Strength
Mild Steel
r Cattle Yards r Horse Yards r Goat Yards Yield (MPa) min 310 350

r Alpaca Yards r Loading Ramps r Combination Yards Tensile (MPa) min 400 370

r Calf Cradles r Cattle Drafting r Cattle Crushes & Head Bails Elongation (%) min 18 10

r General Panels Yield (HRB) — 72 - 80

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AGBEAM
What is NZTM AgBeam Packing and Handling
AgBeam is a hollow rectangle tube section manufactured from high strength, high For ease of handling NZTM AgBeam is packed in bundles of 30 units per pack. This
zinc, pre-galvanised coil. This is then slit, rolled and seam welded to form the OD weighs no more than 600kg maximum (based on 10.0m lengths).
section size 63.5mm x 37.6mm. The wall thickness is 1.15mm.
Each layer is filleted with plastic strips, which allows the tube to ventilate in the event
The seam welded area is on the 63.5mm face with the weld repair away from the the tube gets wet.
wire stringers and nail fixing.
To avoid white rust contamination break open the packs and store tube ensuring the
The Joiner section 68.0mm x 43.0mm is also manufactured in a 1.85 wall thickness tubes do not come into contact with each other.
and to the same material specifications as above.
The joiner is designed as a connecting sleeve to slide easily over the top of the
63.5mm x 37.6mm section.
The zinc coating weight of the sacrificial protection layer inside and outside of the
tube section is 450 grams per square metre.
Strength is a feature of this lightweight section with a finished yield stress in excess
of 350mpa.

Why Use NZTM AgBeam

NZTM Tube sections have been used and proven in the manufacture of Greenhouse
and Pergola construction in New Zealand.
AgBeam is lightweight and load bearing for use in horticultural applications. NZTM
AgBeam is cost effective and maintenance free.
The joiner allows for speedy construction of the spans.
Easy fixing for the wire stringers.
Tube is easily attached to existing conventional posts. Good construction practice
would recommend a damp proof course between the NZTM AgBeam and the
timber post.

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The NZTM Advantage
r Regular mill runs during the season ensure quick delivery to site
r Tube lengths up to 10 metre
r Hiab delivery to site
r AgBeam joiners in stock

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 TELESCOPING
Telescope tube is used where additional strength is required. Common uses
for telescope tube are tent poles, extension arms, shop-fittings, tables,
architectural features.
All poles are coated with an approved anti graffiti coating with a thickness greater
than 60 microns. This provides the poles with excellent corrosion protection as well
as a high level of scratch and abrasion prevention.
Signpoles are manufactured from galvanized coil comply with AS/NZS 1397 – 1993.

The internal tube can be of any nominated wall thickness however the Tube sizes in round
telescoping tube (external) must be of 1.2mm wall thickness. Telescope tube 60.3mm 76.2mm
run from mill production schedules may require internal plug gauges or client Tube sizes in square
specifications to ensure correct sizing of the tube. Please contact your local sales
office when ordering. 50.8x50.8mm

Round Profiles Square Profiles Signpoles are available ex-mill in a variety of lengths. Colours include black
and white.

9.5mm Fits inside 12.7mm 9.5x9.5mm Fits inside 12.7x12.7mm TAPERS

12.7mm Fits inside 16.0mm 12.7x12.7mm Fits inside 16.0x16.0mm
16.0mm Fits inside 19.0mm 16.0x16.0mm Fits inside 19.0x19.0mm
Tapers are used in many practical and aesthetic applications.
Examples include:
19.0mm Fits inside 22.2mm 19.0x19.0mm Fits inside 22.2x22.2mm
22.2mm Fits inside 25.4mm 22.2x22.2mm Fits inside 25.4x25.4mm r Staunchions for boats r Back of chair supports (Furniture)
25.4mm Fits inside 28.6mm 25.4x25.4mm Fits inside 28.6x28.6mm r Architectural applications r Table legs (Furniture)
28.6mm Fits inside 31.8mm 28.6x28.6mm Fits inside 31.8x31.8mm
31.8mm Fits inside 35.0mm 31.8x31.8mm Fits inside 35.0x35.0mm
r Staircase handrails
35.0mm Fits inside 38.0mm The length of the tube may be specified at order entry time.
38.0mm Fits inside 41.3mm
Rectangle Profiles Single or double tapers may be requested in conjunction with
41.3mm Fits inside 44.5mm
the finished cut to length size.
44.5mm Fits inside 47.6mm
47.6mm Fits inside 51.0mm 31.8x16.0mm Fits inside 35.0x19.0mm Ensure your order request covers the following information
51.0mm Fits inside 54.0mm 63.5x37.6mm Fits inside 68.0x43.0mm r Size of tube r Material type r Tube length
57.0mm Fits inside 60.3mm 68.0x43.0mm Fits inside 75.0x50.0mm
r Length of taper required (check with your local sales office)

Flat sided oval r Single or double taper r Quantity

Current tube diameters available are:

CARBON STEEL RANGE

51.0x16.0mm Fits inside 54.0x19.0mm 16.0mm through to 38.1mm

Wall thickness available:

Telescoped tube is available in the following material types: 1.2mm 1.4mm 1.6mm
r Mild steel r Galvanised
End diameters on the OD and ID can vary on each size and batch manufactured.
This is due to material and production variations. To ensure suitability check detail
SIGNPOLES specifications at order entry time.
Signpoles are manufactured from material grade G310 hot dipped coil with a zinc
Material types available for tapering include:
coating weight of 450 g/sq.m. Tube made from the above material specification will
exceed G350 MPa Yield stress. r Mild Steel r Stainless steel

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 Taper Tube Sizes & Tooling

The Taper shall be defined by the

diameter
external
Tube Size Tube Thickness Tooling Taper length End diameter End diameter Minimum internal
(mm) (mm) number (mm) internal (mm) external (mm) diameter (mm) Tube diameter, the Tube wall

End
16.0 1.2 T2 30 12.4 15.0 12.4 thickness and the Tooling number,
16.0 1.4 T2 30 12.0 15.0 12.0 e.g. (28.6 x 1.4 x T3). Other
16.0 1.6 T2 30 11.9 15.0 11.9
information that is required is the
19.0 1.2 T2 120 12.8 15.1 12.5
overall finished length, material type
diameter
internal
19.0 1.4 T2 120 11.9 15.1 11.6
& custom end diameter if required.
End

19.0 1.6 T2 120 11.2 15.1 10.9

22.2 1.2 T2 200 12.3 15.3 12.0

22.2 1.4 T2 200 12.0 15.3 11.2 The chart is as a guide only, there
22.2 1.6 T2 200 11.6 15.3 11.0 will be some spread in the tapers
22.2 1.2 T3 142 15.2 17.8 15.0 dimensions due to material &
22.2
22.2
1.4
1.6
T3
T3
142
142
14.8
14.2
17.8
17.8
14.6
14.1
production variation.
25.4 1.2 T2 302 12.1 15.3 11.7
25.4 1.4 T2 302 11.7 15.3 10.9
25.4 1.6 T2 302 11.2 15.3 10.5
Taper Length

25.4 1.2 T3 205 15.1 18.1 14.9

25.4 1.4 T3 205 14.7 18.1 14.3
25.4 1.6 T3 205 14.3 18.1 14.0
Minimum diameter

25.4 1.2 T4 149 13.0 16.0 12.8

25.4 1.4 T4 149 12.1 16.0 11.6
25.4 1.6 T4 149 12.1 16.0 11.8

28.6 1.2 T3 275 15.0 18.1 14.8

28.6 1.4 T3 275 14.6 18.1 14.1
28.6 1.6 T3 275 14.0 18.1 13.5

28.6 1.2 T4 204 13.2 16.3 12.6

28.6 1.4 T4 204 12.0 16.3 11.5
28.6 1.6 T4 204 12.1 16.3 11.5

28.6 1.2 T5 170 14.4 17.4 13.7

28.6 1.4 T5 170 14.9 17.4 13.2
Taper Cross Section

28.6 1.6 T5 170 13.4 17.4 12.5

31.8 1.2 T4 252 13.0 16.4 12.7

31.8 1.4 T4 252 11.9 16.4 11.0
31.8 1.6 T4 252 12.1 16.4 11.3

31.8 1.2 T5 234 13.2 17.3 13.0

31.8 1.4 T5 234 12.4 17.3 12.3

CARBON STEEL RANGE

CARBON STEEL RANGE

31.8 1.6 T5 234 13.1 17.3 11.5

35.0 1.2 T4 305 13.1 16.6 12.5

35.0 1.4 T4 305 11.7 16.6 11.0
35.0 1.6 T4 305 12.0 16.6 11.2

35.0 1.2 T5 280 14.3 17.3 12.5

35.0 1.4 T5 280 13.9 17.3 12.0
35.0 1.6 T5 280 13.0 17.3 10.9
diameter

38.1 1.2 T4 355 13.1 16.5 12.3

Tube

38.1 1.4 T4 355 12.8 16.5 11.5

38.1 1.6 T4 355 11.5 16.5 10.6

38.1 1.2 T5 325 14.2 17.4 12.2

38.1 1.4 T5 325 13.5 17.4 11.6
38.1 1.6 T5 325 13.0 17.4 10.4

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 STAINLESS STEEL TUBE

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STAINLESS TUBE
SUMMARY Austenitic stainless steel
New Zealand Tube Mills produce a leading stainless tube primarily used for running New Zealand Tube Mills manufacturers tube from the austenite family of
lines in sanitary and food grade applications. stainless steel.
The tube is longitudinally welded using TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) to produce a large This group contains a minimum of 16% chromium and 6% nickel. The basic 304
range of rounds for this specific market. Tube has been manufactured on site grade is commonly referred to as 18/8.
beginning in 1967. Finished goods are manufactured to the following standards:
Additional elements can be added such as molybdenum (316) titanium or copper
r AS1528.1 r 3A to modify and improve the material properties. This makes the material suitable for
many critical applications involving high temperature and corrosion resistance.
r ASTM A554 r JIS G3447
The material is also suitable for low temperature applications. The nickel content
r NZTM Q12A
assists with its resistance to brittleness at low temperatures.
Telarc ISO 9001 accreditation ensures the highest quality tube reaches the market.
Characteristics of austenitic stainless steel are
Material types include 304 / 304L, 316 / 316L.
r Good corrosion resistance
Food and Beverage tube for sanitary applications is weld bead controlled (31.8mm
to 152.4mm) and eddy current tested to ASTM A240M to ensure quality for end r Ease of welding using standards equipment
use applications. r A stable grain structure at all temperatures
Tube is offered in an As Welded (AW) condition or, 320G Polished (AWBP). r Cannot be hardened by heat treatment
Brighter finishes are available and these can be requested to a UltraBrite.
Refer to your local sales office for more information.
Tube is cut to a standard 6.00m length with a length tolerance +35mm / -0mm.
The round tube has chamfered OD and ID ends. Inkjet marking ensures full
traceability back to the mother coil. Colour coded plastic sleeving allows for ease of
identification and protection from scratching and marking. Tube is sold in bundles
(refer the bundle chart) and is wrapped for maximum protection to ensure it reaches
its destination clean, dry and undamaged.
Certification of test and mill certificates are issued on request to ensure appropriate
accreditation and full traceability.
If test and mill certificates are required this should be specified at the time of
order placement.

STAINLESS TUBE
Typical uses for Stainless Tube:
r Food processing r Wine flow lines r Brewing flow lines
r Milk processing r Cheese processing r Automotive
r General fabrication r Handrails r Kitchen
r Architectural r Heating Elements

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 FOOD AND BEVERAGE APPLICATIONS Typical application for Food and Beverage Tube

New Zealand Tube Mills produce world class stainless tube. Tube is used in
the following applications:
r Beverage r Food

r Milk Processing r Marine

r Architectural

The tube is longitudinally welded and is supplied to the following standards:

r AS1528.1 r ASTM A269

r ASTM A270 r ASTM A554

r JIS G3447

Telarc ISO 9001 accredited.

Our in-house Quality Assurance department are responsible for coordinating

process control methods throughout the organisation.

SPC (Statistical Process Control) techniques are widely employed, to monitor

process. Tube has been locally manufactured since 1970.

Material types include 304 / 304L, 316 / 316L.

Beverage and Food tubes supplied for sanitary applications are weld bead
controlled and eddy current tested and ink jet marked.

Tube is offered in an As Welded (AW) condition or, 320G Polished (AWBP).

Tube is cut to a standard 6.00m length

Size range 7.94mm to 152.4mm

Wall thickness 0.9mm to 2.0mm

Inkjet marking ensures full traceability.

STAINLESS TUBE

As Welded tube is inkjet marked by negotiation.

Colour coded plastic sleeving allows ease of identification of the type of

material and provides protection from scratching and marking.

Tube is sold in bundles and is export wrapped for maximum protection to

ensure the consignment reaches its destination clean, dry and undamaged.

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ANNEALED TUBE
Heat Exchanger Tube

History
New Zealand Tube Mills has been
manufacturing and supplying
annealed tubes for over 6 years.
The product is built on the solid
reputation of 40 years of stainless
steel tube manufacture and supply
to the pharmaceutical industry and
other food standard applications.
We have excellent manufacturing
and testing facilities on site assuring
your product quality
every time.

Product
NZTM annealing line is a continuous type bright annealing process and tube is
manufactured to ASTM-A269 and ASTMA249 for high-temperature application.
Annealed tube manufactured to ASTM A249 is tensile tested by NZTM.

Capabilities
We can supply in sizes ranging from 25.4mm diameter to 63.5mm diameter.
Lengths are customer specific up to 20 metres (calibrated). Material thickness range
from 0.9mm to 2mm. Ends can be chamfered or straight cut and deburred.

Test and Certification

As part of our internal quality system we conduct regular in-process mechanical
tests to ensure real-time quality control. We also offer a full range of test information
from our on-site metallurgy laboratory. This ranges from supplying standard test
certificates to customer specific macro reports such as below:
r As per standard requirements each tube is in line eddy current tested.
r Packaging is by steel pallet or to your requirements.

STAINLESS TUBE
r Annealing range is 70 – 85 HRB

Service
NZTM have fast change, agile tube mills. We programme our rolling programme to
meet customer deadlines and requirements.

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Note: -1 Length = 6 Metre

Round Tube stainless steel 304 & 316L type 304 Stainless 316L Stainless

Tube Size Tube Size Actual Wall Thickness Lengths/ Lengths/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/ Kilo’s/
Mass and Bundling Data Nominal (mm) d (mm) t (mm) Mini Bundle Master Bundle Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle Metre Mini Bundle Master Bundle

7.94 7.94 0.9 125 250 0.1578 118 237 0.1588 119 238

9.53 0.9 125 250 0.1935 145 290 0.1947 146 292
9.5 9.53 1.2 125 250 0.2490 187 374 0.2506 188 376

12.7 0.9 83.5 167 0.2646 133 265 0.2662 133 267
12.7 12.7 1.2 83.5 167 0.3438 172 344 0.3460 173 347
12.7 1.6 83.5 167 0.4425 222 443 0.4452 223 446

15.88 0.9 83.5 167 0.3359 168 337 0.3380 169 339
16.0 15.88 1.2 83.5 167 0.4389 220 440 0.4416 221 443
15.88 1.6 83.5 167 0.5692 285 570 0.5728 287 574

19.05 0.9 83.5 167 0.4070 204 408 0.4095 205 410
19.1 19.05 1.2 83.5 167 0.5336 267 535 0.5370 269 538
19.05 1.6 83.5 167 0.6956 348 697 0.7000 351 701

22.22 0.9 50 100 0.4780 143 287 0.4810 144 289

22.2 22.22 1.2 50 100 0.6284 189 377 0.6324 190 379
22.22 1.6 50 100 0.8219 247 493 0.8271 248 496

25.4 0.9 50 100 0.5493 165 330 0.5528 166 332

25.4 25.4 1.2 50 100 0.7235 217 434 0.7280 218 437
25.4 1.6 50 100 0.9487 285 569 0.9547 286 573

31.75 0.9 42 84 0.6917 174 349 0.6961 175 351

31.8 31.75 1.2 42 84 0.9133 230 460 0.9191 232 463
31.75 1.6 42 84 1.2018 303 606 1.2094 305 610

34.93 0.9 42 84 0.7630 192 385 0.7678 193 387

35.0 34.93 1.2 42 84 1.0084 254 508 1.0147 256 511
34.93 1.6 42 84 1.3286 335 670 1.3369 337 674

38.1 0.9 42 84 0.8341 210 420 0.8393 212 423

38.1 38.1 1.2 42 84 1.1031 278 556 1.1101 280 559
38.1 1.6 42 84 1.4549 367 733 1.4641 369 738

44.45 1.2 25 50 1.2930 194 388 1.3011 195 390

44.45 1.6 25 50 1.7080 256 512 1.7188 258 516
44.5 44.45 2.0 25 50 2.1151 317 635 2.1284 319 639
44.45 2.5 25 50 2.6127 392 784 2.6292 394 789

50.8 0.9 25 50 1.1188 168 336 1.1259 169 338

50.8 1.2 25 50 1.4828 222 445 1.4922 224 448
50.8 50.8 1.6 25 50 1.9611 294 588 1.9735 296 592
50.8 2.0 25 50 2.4315 365 729 2.4468 367 734

63.5 1.2 17 34 1.8625 190 380 1.8742 191 382

63.5 63.5 1.6 17 34 2.4674 252 503 2.4829 253 507
63.5 2.0 17 34 3.0643 313 625 3.0836 315 629
STAINLESS TUBE

76.2 1.2 10 20 2.2422 135 269 2.2563 135 271

76.2 76.2 1.6 10 20 2.9736 178 357 2.9923 180 359
76.2 2.0 10 20 3.6971 222 444 3.7204 223 446

101.6 1.6 5 10 3.9861 120 239 4.0112 120 241

101.6 101.6 2.0 5 10 4.9626 149 298 4.9939 150 300

152.4 1.6 2 5 6.0110 72 180 6.0489 73 181

152.4 152.4 2.0 2 5 7.4938 90 225 7.5410 90 226

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 Typical application for UltraBrite Tube
SPECIFICATION

SPECIAL STAINLESS PROFILES

These new profiles are supplied to a premium mirror finish. The market position for
these profiles and surface finish best suit high applications.
Where the fabrication requirements are exacting and the environment harsh.
Product is supplied in the material type TP316L, and TP304.
Material supplied has a consistent wall thickness.
Tube Manufactured to ASTM A554.
NEW NAME

Size Range
19.1mm to 63.5mm rounds Graph indicates the typical surface roughness on UltraBrite.
Compared to standard stainless tube.
76.2mm to 152.4mm 600# only
Roughness Curve - 320#
62.8 x 31.8mm D section 1
0.8
0.6
47.3 x 26.5mm Oval 0.4
0.2
Wall thickness 1.6mm and 2.0mm 0
-0.2
Polished condition -0.4
-0.6
600# -0.8
-1
0.000 0.050 0.100 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300
800# (mm)

1200# Roughness Curve - Ultrabrite

1
0.8
Applications include: 0.6
0.4
r Boating accessories r Handrails 0.2
0
r Balustrades r Furniture

STAINLESS TUBE
-0.2
-0.4
-0.6
Working conditions -0.8
-1
r Austenitic grades provide good corrosion resistance. 0.000 0.050 0.100 0.150 0.200 0.250 0.300
(mm)
r It is easily cleaned in marine environment.
Certification of test and mill compliance is issued as standard.
r The finished surfaces perform well and look aesthetically good. New Zealand tube Mills is an accredited exporter.

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 VALUE ADDED SERVICES Capabilities and Capacities

We offer several in-house services to compliment our tubular product range so when Processing Min-Max Diameter Min-Max Length Wall Thickness
you receive our products they are ready for use. (mm) (mm)

Bending 12.7 to 76.2 1.2 to 2.5

These services include:
Cutting

SPECIFICATION
r Cutting Cold Saws 9.5 to 101.6 10 mm to 8.5 metres 0.9 to 3

r Bending Dyna Cut 19.1 to 76.2* 20 mm to 1.8 metres 1.2 to 2.5

Parting 22.2 to 101.6 20 mm to 1.8 metres
r Wire Buff De-burring
r Swaging/Tapering Machine Chamfer 51 to 76.2 150 mm to 1.5 metres
Semi-Auto Wire Brush 12.7 to 64 250 mm to 2.2 metres
r Other processes may be arranged by request Hand Wire Brush 12.7 to 50.8 150 mm to 3.0 metres
Other Operations
It’s our philosophy to exceed our customer’s expectations. We aim to supply Pressing
products of the highest quality that are durable and at a competitive price. Sizing Expanding Reducing Various capabilities, please contact with your enquiry

STAINLESS TUBE
Swaging and Tapers
We know that all of our customers are different. Our knowledge and experience in
designing for manufacture allows us to work with you to help you achieve your goals *Depending on profile
All refer to carbon steel products. Other materials can be processed on application.
for specific product requirements.

We utilise 3D CAD and CNC equipment for the modification of existing products and
new product design. This gives us advantages in accuracy and speed in getting the
finished product to you.

COLOUR CODES
Process Improvement:
We have the experience to help you with your individual projects around
tube processing.

Contact us for assistance with the following:

r On site advice around engineering solutions.
VALUE ADDED SERVICES

r Tool and fixture design and manufacture.

CARBON STEEL RANGE

We work with you at your premises to ensure you receive the results you expect.

Accreditation:
NZTM is accredited to ISO 9001. We have an active quality department ensuring a
quick resolution to any problems and driving continuous improvement throughout
the company.

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MILD STEEL TUBE SPECIFICATION

MATERIAL PRODUCT

CARBON STEEL CARBON TUBE SPECIFICATIONS

Uncoated Galvanised Aluminium Mill Tolerance NZTM-Q02
Steel Coated Steel Coated Steel
Available Sizes NZTM-Q09A
Mild Steel G250/Z275 Aliclad (DQ)
General Application
NZTM-Q05A NZTM-Q06A NZTM-Q07B
(Round / Square / Rectangle NZTM-Q15
Tube 300 G310/Z350 FSO / Oval
NZTM-Q05F NZTM-Q06B
Roll Cage Application
High Strength G450/Z450 (Round Tube) NZTM-Q29

SPECIFICATION
NZTM-Q05C2 NZTM-Q06C Tensile Strength 350 MPa min
4D Sign Pole Tube NZTM-Q19
NZTM-Q05D
Colour Coding NZTM-Q32
Storage Guidelines for
Galvanised Tube NZTM-Q31
Tapered Tube NZTM-Q23A

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 STAINLESS STEEL TUBE SPECIFICATION NZTM Q12A
GENERAL INFORMATION
Specification scope
Equivalent standards
Available sizes
Grades of material
Manufacture
Heat treatment
TUBE DIMENSIONAL
TOLERANCES
This specification applies to general tube and food / milk processing
industry (FQ). Outside diameter (OD) O/D (D) Tolerance (V) D +V
O/D <= 31.8mm +/ 0.13mm
AS1528.1 - Food / Milk Processing Industry and 31.8 < O/D < =76.2mm +/-0.25mm
ASTM A554 - General & Architectural O/D = 101.6mm +/-0.38mm
Tube sizes range from 7.94 mm to 152.4 mm outside diameter. O/D = 152.4mm +/-0.76mm
Refer NZTM-Q08B for available Tubes sizes.
304, 316, 316L stainless steel Ovality Difference between maximum and minimum diameters at any one cross
section to be within max & min sizes as above.
Automatic welding with no addition of filler metal.
Thickness tolerance +/-10% of nominal tube thickness.
Tube is not post weld heat treated except for Standards ASTM A269 &
A249 where tube is annealed. Weld bead Weld bead of tube without cold work controlled to 110% of wall thickness.

MATERIAL TESTS Straightness Maximum bend 1.0 mm / meter.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION Unless specifically requested otherwise chemical tests are from coil Length tolerance Standard length 6 meters -0/+35 mm.
(COIL) manufactured to ASTM A240 / A480 Cut to exact length jobs, by agreement (-0.0 / +2.0 mm).

Grades C max Mn max P max S max Si max Cr Ni N max Mo

TP 304 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 0.75 18 - 20 8 - 10.5 0.10 - FINISH
TP 316 0.08 2.00 0.045 0.03 0.75 16 - 18 10 - 14 0.10 2-3 End finish Sizes to 152.4 chamfered both ends.
TP 316L 0.03 2.00 0.045 0.03 0.75 16 - 18 10 - 14 0.10 2-3
Finish internal Tubes with diameter greater than or equal to (≥) 31.8 are internally cold
MECHANICAL TESTS Except tube made to ASTM A249 and specifically requested otherwise worked (Internal weld beaded to tube surface).
Yield stress , Tensile tests & Hardness tests are from coil manufactured
Tubes with diameter less than (<) 31.8 are in as welded condition and internal
to ASTM A240 / 480.
weld height is controlled to a minimum height.
Yield stress (coil) TP 304 and TP 316 205 MPa min
Finish external Available as follows
TP 316L 170 MPa min
1) As welded condition (external weld bead removed). May have forming,
Tensile stress (coil) TP 304 and TP 316 515 MPa min
straightening and weld polish cross hatch marking.
TP 316L 485 MPa min
2) Standard Polished equivalent to 320 Grit - typical Ra = 0.25 to 0.5mm.
Elongation (coil) 40% Minimum (50mm test piece)
Minor form marks may be visible.
Hardness tests (coil) TP 304 & TP 316 92 HRB / 202 HB30 max
3) UltraBrite (mirror) Polished equivalent to 800 Grit - Ra value = 0.05 mm.
TP 316L 95 HRB / 217 HB30 max
Refer NZTM-Q21 for Polished tube finish in details.

TUBE WELD INTEGRITY TESTS DOCUMENTATION

& PACKAGING
Reverse Bend Test Flatten to 2 times material thickness
Packaging Polished Tube is individually plastic sleeved in a bundle with corrugated
SPECIFICATION

Flare / Cone Test
Flange Test
Eddy current test
Minimum 1.2 times tube diameter (60 deg included angle)
Minimum 1.2 times tube diameter
Tubes with diameters greater than (>) 14.7 are on-line
eddy-current tested.
Tubes with diameters less than & equal to (≥) 14.7 are off-line
eddy-current tested.
steel protection.
Traceability SAP controlled batch traceability from raw material to finished tube.
Test certificate For traceability purpose the tube is either inkjet marked or attached with
label identifying sizes , batch & trace numbers.
Raw material test certificates are available on request.
Certificate of Test of Finished Tube is provided for the tube dispatched.

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STAINLESS STEEL TUBE WORKING AND BURSTING PRESSURES NZTM Q26C

Type 304 and 316L Stainless Steel Tube Bursting and Working Pressures
The following are typical values and are not a guarantee of maximum or minimum values

Wall thickness (mm)

0.9 1.2 1.5 1.6 2
Theoretical bursting and working pressures cover
temperatures between -200 F(-70C) and 1000 F(380C)

pressure

pressure

pressure

pressure

pressure

pressure

pressure
pressure

pressure

pressure
Bursting

Bursting

Bursting

Bursting
Bursting

Working

Working

Working
Working

Working
Tube

(psi)

(psi)

(psi)

(psi)

(psi)

(psi)

(psi)
(psi)

(psi)

(psi)
diameter For elevated temperatures please multiply by the
(mm) following factors:

9.5 14003 2976 19598 4165 24378 5180 26003 5526 33203 7056 149ºC 260ºC 538ºC
Type 304 S/S 0.828 0.774 0.665
12.7 10500 2231 14700 3124 18281 3885 19500 4144 24900 5291
Type 316 S/S 0.900 0.853 0.746
15.9 8400 1785 11760 2499 14625 3108 15600 3315 19920 4233

19.0 6998 1487 9803 2083 12185 2589 12997 2762 16598 3527
Conversion
22.2 6000 1275 8400 1785 10448 2220 11145 2368 14228 3023 Chart is in pounds per square inch.
25.4 5250 1116 7350 1562 9141 1942 9750 2072 12450 2646 To convert pound per square inch into kilo Pascal’s
multiply psi by 6.89
28.6 4665 991 6533 1388 8128 1727 8670 1842 11070 2352
To convert from pound per square inch to bar,
5880 1250 7313 1554 7800 multiply psi by 0.06895
31.8 4200 893 1658 9960 2117

35.0 3818 811 5348 1136 6644 1412 7087 1506 9053 1924 This chart does not cover additional stresses that may be imposed
upon the tube.

38.0 3503 744 4898 1041 6097 1296 6503 1382 8303 1764

44.5 3000 638 4200 893 5225 1110 5573 1184 7118 1513

50.8 2625 558 3675 781 4570 971 4875 1036 6225 1323

57.0 2333 496 3270 695 4064 864 4335 921 5535 1176

63.5 2100 446 2940 625 3656 777 3900 829 4980 1058

SPECIFICATION
76.0 1748 371 2453 521 3045 647 3248 690 4148 881

88.9 2609 554 2783 591 3555 755

101.6 2286 486 2438 518 3038 646

152.4 1523 324 1625 345 2074 441

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 CONVERSION FACTORS

Wall thickness gauge conversion table To Convert Into Multiply by Imperial Equivalent
mm Inch Fraction Length (Linear) Imperial mm
0.6 23 0.024 Inches (“) Millimetres (mm) 25.4 5/16” 7.94
0.8 22 0.032 1/32” Millimetres (mm) Inches (“) 0.03937 3/8” 9.53
0.9 20 0.036 Mass 1/2” 12.70
1.2 18 0.048 3/64” Kilograms (kg) Pounds (Lb) 2.20462 37/64” 14.68
1.4 17 0.056 Pounds (Lb) Kilograms (kg) 0.45359 5/8” 15.88
1.6 16 0.063 1/16” Pressure / Strength 3/4” 19.05
2.0 14 0.8 5/64” PSI Mega Pascal MPa 0.0068948 7/8” 22.23
2.5 12 0.098 Mega Pascal PSI 145.0377 1 25.40
3.0 10 0.118 Bar PSI 14.50377 11/8” 28.58
11/4” 31.75
13/8” 34.93
11/2” 38.10
COLOUR CODING
13/4” 44.45
17/8” 47.63
Tube Gauge Colour Coding (Stock Tube) 115/16” 48.59
(Used for Mild Steel, Aliclad Galvanised tube) 2 50.80
21/8” 53.98
(mm) Inch) gauge 21/4” 57.15
0.6 0.024 23 GREY 23/8” 60.33
0.8 0.032 22 DARK GREEN 21/2” 63.50
1.0 0.039 20 3 76.20
ORANGE
Material Type Colour Coding 3 /2”
1 88.90
1.2 0.048 18 CREAM
(Not used for M/S or Al/clad or G250 galv) 4 101.60
1.4 0.056 17 RED
6 152.40
1.6 0.063 16 PURPLE SEMIBRIGHT ROYAL BLUE
2.0 0.080 14 YELLOW HIGH STRENGTH BROWN
2.5 0.098 12 HOT PINK GALV - G310 BLACK
3.0 0.118 10 COPPER GALV - G450 GOLD

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QUALITY ASSURANCE DEPARTMENT
It is our company policy to exceed customer’s expectations by supplying products to the highest
levels of quality and durability at a competitive price.

Our in-house Quality Assurance department are responsible for coordinating process control
methods throughout the organisation.

SPC (Statistical Process Control) techniques are widely employed to monitor processes and assist
with the continuous improvement program.

We house a fully equipped laboratory in Wellington to test and monitor products manufactured by
the group. Qualified personnel are able to assist with ongoing research and development.

ISO 9001 reinforce our commitment to customer satisfaction.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

Atlas Metals Ltd standard Terms and Conditions of Sale apply to all purchases. For a copy please
contact your local sales office or representative.

QUALITY ASSURANCE
Issue Date: May 2010

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New Zealand Tube Mills
2-14 Port Road
PO Box 36036
Wellington Mail Centre
Lower Hutt 5045
New Zealand
P: +64 4 568 4079
F: +64 4 568 9153
www.nztubemills.co.nz